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Family (a) Menispermaceae (b) Arecaceae
Common name: (a) Suma (Filipino); Abutra (S. L. Bis.) (b) Buri (Filipino); Sago palm (English)
Local name: (a) Albutra mix with (b) buri
Indication: bleeding gums (hango)
Plant part used: (a) vine (b) stalk (paklang)
Method of Preparation: Decoction of 2-inch (thumb diameter). Chop vine and buli in 2 glasses of water. Use decoction as mouth wash.
Direction for use: All ages: Use it as often as you can.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Bermejo; Benito (Capiz; Pan-ay; Brgy. Cabugao Este; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Capiz

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